Sunday, February 09, 2014

I'm 36!

Thanks for this print on the gift, A!

So it is. I woke up sober and fresh on my birthday. Not the least bit hungover, and absolutely pleased to have spent the full birthday week (and more next week!!) spent catching up with precious friends and everyone (in town and over Skype) who mean something to me, and importantly, whom I'm often in touch with outside of social media.

Am I unaware of the irony of my birth day versus the estranged relationship I have with my mother? Nope. I've carried it all my life. Each time someone says Happy Birthday, I stifle a grimace. That phrase means more beyond the words. I don't know if I should be happy being born into this world when I didn't ask to be born. There're some matters that cannot be reconciled and no one has the right to interfere. So be it.

Are there milestones to be met as one inexorably moves into the exciting 40s? Dunno. Don't care. I live life on my terms and am gladly bearing the consequences of those choices. What does being an adult mean? Honestly, I don't give a damn. I simply concentrate on being a halfway-decent human being who can finally stop stepping on toes out of sheer inconsideration and obstinacy, to a certain extent.

Perhaps I've finally grown up, in spite of all the crosses carried and penances bore. :P

I'm 36. Hurrah.

16 comments:

tuti said...

er.. (mutters to self.. how to wish without the word 'happy'.)
let me sing you a song then.
a song of happiness that i bumped into you on the internet.
have a good day and year and more!

Cavalock said...

Happy Birthday, Imp! You are doing great! Trust me, the 40s are great. <^;^>

imp said...

tuti: awww. Thoughts are much appreciated already.

cavalock: i believe you. :)

Anonymous said...

Have a great year ahead :D

jo said...

Hurrah! ;)

imp said...

mela: :)

Jo: heh!

wl said...

aw ! continue to live life on your own terms. I still don't know what to make of the 40s. enjoy the 30s while it lasts. to good health and lovely surprises through the year !

imp said...

wl: i want the 40s! Wheeee! thanks for the wishes. xo.

Unknown said...

To more good times with the ones who matter, more adventures where your passion takes you, more laughs, good health and all things glorious :D

Xuan

eveeleva said...

I'm happy you were born into this world. Your presence has been a gift! Happy birthday dear imp!

imp said...

Thank you Eva!!!

Iva: learnt to make peace with it. kisses and hugs to you.

M. said...

so blessed to have come to know you so happy birthday!

imp said...

M: :)

D said...

Happy 36, Imp! And many more great ones to come!
D

h o b o m o b o said...

36 and you don't look it. Wishing you many happy days ahead!

imp said...

D: :)

hobomobo: Will try to make that last as long as possible without botox! Heh.